PADI Master Scuba Diver
Join the diving elite
Master Scuba Diver is awarded to just 2% of divers
Not a course but a rating awarded for training and experience
Complete at your own pace
Complete core PADI courses:
After your Open Water Diver. complete
Advanced Open Water Diver
and Rescue Diver certification
Add five PADI Specialities:
Choose five from the wide range
of PADI specialties
Log 50 dives:
Bring your digital or written log book to one of Dive Academy's instructors after completing all requirements to gain certification*
* a small administration fee is payable to PADI for certification as Master Scuba Diver, please ask the team for details of the current fee
The best of the best
The PADI Master Scuba Diver rating is not a certification or a course - instead it recognises your achievements and commitment to extending your diving education and skills. The Master Scuba Diver rating celebrates YOU!
Join the best of the best. Master Scuba Diver is achieved by approximately 2% of divers worldwide and is the highest rating that a recreational diver can achieve.
How do I get there?
Talk to the Dive Academy team and we can develop a personalised plan which offers you the training and experience to get you to Master Scuba Diver.
Our MSD packages include mentoring by one of our instructor team and Dive Academy Membership to get you diving regularly.
Book a consultation today and let's get you where you want to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience with scuba diving?
No prior experience with scuba diving is required to take part in our Discover Scuba or Bubblemaker sessions. You do however need to be comfortable in the water.
What do I need to bring?
All equipment is supplied, just bring your swimwear, a towel and a t-shirt you don't mind wearing in the pool under the jacket.
I have a medical condition, can I participate?
You do need to be in reasonable physical health and comfortable in the water. If you have a medical condition then please review 'Can I dive' below. If you require medical sign-off, please obtain this before booking.
Is this a good family experience?
Learning to dive is a great family experience. Discover Scuba is for participants aged 10 and over only. If you would like to include an 8 or 9 year old within your group, please book all participants in for a Bubblemaker session.
I want to learn to dive, is this for me?
Our Discover Scuba and Bubblemaker experiences are a great introduction to scuba diving and will help you to understand if you like scuba diving before committing to a full course. If you have already decided that you'd like to learn to dive, our PADI Open Water Diver course will allow you to become qualified to dive independently to 18 metres with another qualified diver
What's next?
For those aged twelve and above, our Open Water Diver course is the ideal next step. This will qualify you to dive to eighteen metres with another qualified diver. If you want to complete the course in a short period of time, you can book one of our intensive courses over as little as three days, or you can spread it out over a number of weeks.
For those aged 8-11, we recommend PADI Seal Team as the next step. This five lesson course teaches your child basic scuba skills with other children the same age in a swimming pool. Of course, if you're unsure then please ask your Instructor who will be delighted to advise you further.